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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,689 and 38,141

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,689 and 38,141 is: 82,239.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,689 : 38,141 = 38,141 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,689/38,141 = 38,141/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,689x = 38,141 × 38,141
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,689x = 1,454,735,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454,735,881/17,689
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,239.58

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